15:24:31 [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.15:24:31 [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, 15:24:31 [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.15:24:31 [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check15:24:31 [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues15:24:31 [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this15:24:31 [Apache] entire log window on the forums

I've tried disabling the firewall and any antivirus and also checked the the firewall is allowing apache (which it is, when it's on)

I too have this problem, and the only clue I have is a possible conflict with SVN on port 80. Also experienced a computer lock up which forced me to reboot while XAMPP was running... did you have the same?

UPDATE: I had a duplicate XAMPP task running in task manager, killing all instances of XAMPP from task manager and re-running solved my problem. Upon closer review, I don't think we have the same error, but the same error message IDK maybe this helps you, good luck!

Only one instance of XAMPP running as far as I can ascertain and no lock up's. There is no mention of port 80 in the log so, i'm not sure it's the same problem. I think disabling SSL will solve my particular issue, but I don't know how to do it I think it's done in HTTPD.CONF, but I don't what need disabling or how to do that.

Hi... That was the contents of entire (error log) Apache error.log from the control panel. However it seems to have started working now (I didn't change anything) , but there are now TWO instances of Apache every time it starts. Is this normal and if not how do I fix it.